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8 - 14 June 2014

The bringer of peace

John 20.19-23

Who is this? - Week 9 of 9

Nine weeks in which we explore how the Easter readings reveal different faces of Jesus.

 

The bringer of peace

John the Evangelist describes the gift of the Spirit from Jesus to the disciples gathered behind locked doors. It brings peace, empowerment and the capacity to offer forgiveness.

This week’s reading, John 20.19-23, provides an opportunity to:

  • recap our Easter journey (AAA & CYP)
  • consider how the Spirit can help us to forgive (AAA & CYP)
  • invite the Spirit to inspire us. (AAA & CYP)
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Pentecost
Acts 2.1-21 Psalm 104.24-34,35b 1 Corinthians 12.3b-13 John 20.19-23

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